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Fast becoming one of Italy’s top off piste destinations, Ponte di Legno’s vast and varied mountain routes serve as the ultimate base for this 6 day off piste adventure. Join us for a holiday like no other!
What's Included
What’s included
- Group flights & transfers
- Half board for 7 nights (breakfast and dinner)
- Six days with IFMGA mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Lunches
- Ski Passes
- Ski/boot hire
- Backpack, shovel and probe (mandatory)
On Snow Experience
This trip includes six days with mountain guides. You’ll be split into groups of 6/7 based on your ski profile. Ski touring may be suggested should you need to venture further afield to access the best off piste conditions. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip. If you are part of a large Freshtracks trip then there may be the opportunity for one group not to participate in any ski touring for the duration of the trip. If this is the case, please inform your Ski Club Rep at the beginning of the trip. It is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for their holiday, please see the ‘View dates & prices‘ tab for specific holiday information.
This holiday is a real adventure, set in high mountains with interesting terrain and stunning scenery. Most days involve back country skinning and hiking; with some steep slopes to tackle. To get the most out of the holiday you will need a high level of fitness, some previous off piste and touring experience, and the right equipment. Guiding is by Andrea and team, very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to ski with!
Colin Skipper SCGB Rep
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Andrea Enzio
I was born in Varallo in 1968; Ski instructor since 1990 and Mountain Guide since 1991. I started my working career in the mountain at an early stage, following in the footsteps of my father and my family who are mainly made up of mountain guides and ski instructors.
Having always had a passion for sport, I participated as an athlete in the Alagna alpine Ski Club for many years. After that I started rock climbing and then moved on to alpinism. I soon became a ski instructor and mountain guide and started these two jobs in summer and winter alternating them with maintenance work and managing the high altitude Huts, Margherita and Gnifetti on Monte Rosa.
Attracted mainly to winter sports, I started snowboarding and also completed an instructor’s course. After obtaining a qualification in canyoning guide, and participating in some Himalayas high mountain expeditions, I have been dedicating my attention and passion to skiing, from free ride and extreme snowboarding. On my side, you can count on some of the most important extreme line in the Monte Rosa group.
A lifetime dedicated to sport: other than alpinism and skiing, I am also a sailing fan, I did parachuting; I fly paraglide; white water kayak; scubadiving.
I live in Alagna and I’m the president of the historic Guide Association in Alagna founded in 1872, and technical director of the homonym guide School.
I work as Mountain Guide, Ski Instructor, Air Rescuer at helicopter base in Borgosesia and Alessandria. Married since 2013 with Barbara and now two kids: Caterina(9) and Giacomo(7).
Certifications and insurance policy
- “Scuola di Alpinismo Corpo Guide Alagna” is legally registered and recognised by “Collegio Regionale Guide Alpine del
- Mountain Guide qualification is recognised by the international certification IFMGA
- Ski Instructor qualification is recognised by ISIA certification (international ski instructor association).
- Guide School and myself have professional liability
Sandro Borini (Boris)
Boris is part of Andrea's team of experienced mountain guides.
Frances Breslin
The mountains are my favourite place and I am looking forward to spending as much of the summer and all of the winter in the Alps. As well as skiing on and off piste, I love getting out into the middle of nowhere, ski touring and some very amateurish climbing. When not skiing I enjoy walking and cycling round the Surrey hills, travelling, wine and history, ideally all rolled into one.
Ian Wilson
I am a keen skier and passed my Leaders (now Reps) course in 2018 and I have mainly skied in the European Alps although have ventured as far as Whistler and Colorado! I ski when ever I can and am happy at any level, beginner to advanced, on piste, off piste. I have also done some ski touring and am keen to develop this further. I also like the mountains in the summer and have summitted several 4000m+ peaks including Mont Blanc and Grand Paradiso. I am looking forward to this season and what it may bring!
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Prices include
7 nights half board, 4* hotel, twin share, return scheduled flights, coach transfers, 6 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking, please ensure you have the correct ski profile for the holiday. See our profiles here.
| Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start date | 02-02-2025 | End date |  09-02-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 13 spaces | Price | From: £1875 | Deposit | £300 | ||
| Start date | 02-03-2025 | End date | 09-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
|
Peak Experience | Availability | 14 spaces | Price | From: £1975 | Deposit | £300 |
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Situated 600 meters beneath the snowsure resort of Passo Tonale, Ponte di Legno is conveniently connected through two gondolas, as well as a number of pistes.
Beginner
Fast lifts- Intermediate
Resort Activities- Advanced
- Aprés
- Snow
Value
The Adamello ski area is located in the Trentino and Lombardy provinces in Italy, and comprises four different ski areas; Ponte di Legno, Passo Tonale, Presena Glacier and Temù. Elevation ranges from 1,100 to 3,000m with around 40 ski slopes served by 28 lifts, which act as the gateway to an extensive back country ski area. Due to the glacier, and the altitude and aspect the of ski areas, Adamello is ‘snow sure’ (with summer skiing) and fresh snow usually stays cold and dry; providing excellent off-piste conditions in fantastic terrain.
Colin Skipper SCGB Rep
Don’t miss out to on the chance to experience Ponte di Legno, where great skiing and stunning alpine views create an unforgettable winter adventure.
Pros and cons
- One of the Alps’ best value and most snowsure resorts
- Great beginner areas, especially at Passo Tonale as it offers progression onto longer blues
- A very good lift system, with mostly fast quad chairlifts and gondolas
- Upper slopes can be challenging in bad weather
- Lowers lopes have potential to become slushy during Spring
- Relatively quite resort in terms of activites
Hotel Mirellla
You will be staying at the comfortable 4* Hotel Mirella on a half board basis in twin share accommodation. The hotel is beautifully set alongside the river Oglio, with spectacular mountain views from the communal spaces and many of the bedrooms. Your stay includes access to a wellness centre, featuring a hot tub, spa and sauna. The restaurant offers a fantastic range of traditional Italian and Alpine food, as well as an impressive range of pastries baked on site served as part of the breakfast buffet. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Hotel Mirella
Via Roma, 21
25056 Ponte di Legno (BS)
+39 0364 900500
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Travel Information
This holiday includes both your flights and transfers. The flights are with British Airways and depart from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Linate. Ski Carriage is payable at the airport only and cannot be pre-booked.
2nd – 9th Feb 2025 : LHR – LIN BA0588 1020-1320 // BA0589 1415-1520
2nd – 9th Mar 2025 : LHR – LIN BA0588 1020-1320 // BA0563 1555-1700
Your Ski Club Rep will coordinate the coach transfer from Milan Linate Airport, so please look out for them in the main arrivals hall, they will be wearing their Ski Club jacket. Transfers to and from resort will take approximately two and a half hours.
If these arrangements are not convenient, you can organise your own travel and may be eligible to receive a nominal discount from the holiday cost. If you can find alternative flights that coincide with our flight times, then you can meet the group at the airport and take our transfers to resort. Please do not book any alternative flights or travel until your holiday has been confirmed to run. Please contact the Freshtracks office on 020 8410 2022 in order to discuss this further.
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What You Need to Know
If you require ski hire, we recommend Le Ski Lab hire shop. This shop is located near the base of the ski lifts. They also stock a good range of touring equipment.
If you own your own ski touring equipment, then it may be worth taking this with you on your trip. If you do not own your own kit, then this can normally be easily rented in resort. However, please be aware of the extra cost of hiring this equipment in resort.
Lift passes can be ordered at the hotel once in resort. Guests will receive a 20% discount.
2nd – 9th Feb 2025 : Frances Breslin
2nd – 9th March 2025 : Ian Wilson
2nd – 9th Feb 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
2nd – 9th March 2025 : Andrea Enzio & Boris
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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Reviews for this holiday(3)
Overall rating
Rep Review – January 2024
Colin Skipper, July 8, 2024
This holiday is a real off piste adventure, set in high mountains with interesting terrain and stunning scenery. Most days involve back country skinning and hiking; with some steep slopes to tackle. To get the most out of the holiday you will need a high level of fitness, some previous off piste and touring experience, and the right equipment. Guiding is by Andrea Enzio and team, very knowledgeable and a real pleasure to ski with.
The Adamello ski area is located in the Trentino and Lombardy provinces in Italy, and comprises four different ski areas; Ponte di Legno, Passo Tonale, Presena Glacier and Temù. Elevation ranges from 1,100 to 3,000m with around 40 ski slopes served by 28 lifts, which act as the gateway to an extensive back country ski area. Due to the glacier, and the altitude and aspect the of ski areas, Adamello is “snow sure” (with summer skiing) and fresh snow usually stays cold and dry; providing excellent off-piste conditions in fantastic terrain.
Hotel Mirella is situated on the edge of Ponte di Legno, a short complimentary minibus shuttle from the lifts, and a couple of minutes’ walk from the town centre. The hotel provides a reasonable standard of accommodation, with pool and spa, and fantastic meals. A good “ski trip” hotel.
Excellent Holiday
George, April 29, 2024
An excellent holiday with a great bunch of people!
Good Fun!
Gillie, April 29, 2024
Alban was an excellent rep. He was attentive, good fun, and keen to make sure we were all happy. Andrea is always top notch guide, very safety conscious and a joy to ski with.
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